Re: Things to know about pulling engine/trans

["Tony Sims" <simstony@domain.elided>]

Jon writes:
>...the major things:  drain
>everything,  pull out radiator, pull fan (?), pull that $%# airpump and
>bracket (?), drop driveshaft, drop steering center link rod, disconnect
>all wires and cables..  Oh, don't forget the shifter lever and drain the
>transmission..  (my boots are gone)

Only things I can think of to add is to pull the clutch slave out of the
trans.  You might have considered that part of "disconnect all wires and
cables", but just in case.  Also disconnect your exhaust.  I found it easier
to split it just past where the downpipes join (about even with the rear of
the trans, I did this with a hacksaw because new exhaust was part of the
plan), then I disconnected the downpipe from the manifolds after I had the
engine lifted up a foot or so -- gave me much more room to reach those
stubborn bolts.

>One strange piece of information I'm looking for,  is how much forward
>room do you need to pull out the engine and trans?  I'm working in a
>small garage, and space is tight.  The car is up on jack stands now,
>but probably should move a bit for more room..  I sure as hell don't
>want to start pulling with the rented cherry picker only to find that
>I'm too close to the back wall to get it out!

I'd turn the car around to have the front face the garage door.  Better to
have unlimited maneuvering room in my opinion.

Cheers,
Tony
Portland, OR
74 GTV 2000
70 2800 CS
72 BadVaria
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